Recent News

Event Cancelled: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day

DPW's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drop-off event, originally scheduled to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Future Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drop-off days have been suspended until further notice.

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

W. Pratt St. Apartments
725 W. PRATT ST.
Baltimore City, Maryland

COMING SOON: 2019 Water Quality Report

Starting this May, the 2019 Water Quality Report will be available online for Baltimore City and County residents to review. This year’s release of the Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, will mark the third year that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has used electronic delivery to distribute its Water Quality Report. 

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

BGE Key Crossing Reliability Initiative
Hawkins and Sollers Point
Baltimore City and County, Maryland

Department of Public Works Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

The 1960s were a transformative period of societal awakening in America. It was the era of Civil Rights activism, anti-war demonstrations, and numerous societal liberation actions. It was also the awakening of environmental movements worldwide. In 1969, Earth Day was born, from the collaboration of a Harvard graduate student and a U.S. Senator.

Earth DayDenis HayesSenator Gaylord Nelson

New Emergency COVID-19 Discount Program, Unemployed Account Holders Can Apply Beginning May 8

Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that water billing will resume on Friday, May 8, 2020, and he also announced the new Emergency COVID-19 Discount. Water billing in Baltimore City has been delayed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Preparing Your Building for Reopening

Balltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark reminds owners of vacated or closed businesses and/or large buildings to check their water systems in preparation for future "reopening."

Severe Storm Predicted to Hit Baltimore Area: Keep Storm Drains Clear, Bag and Secure Debris

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark asks residents to stay alert as severe storms are predicted to arrive in the Baltimore area starting early tomorrow, Monday, April 13.

City Holiday Good Friday: April 10, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark reminds Baltimore City residents that Good Friday, April 10, 2020, is a City holiday.  There will be no trash or recycling collections on Good Friday.

Application for Variance

SOMERSET I
1234 McElderry Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

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